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Definition of passenger

passenger

/ˈpæs.ən.dʒɚ/
pas · sen · ger
Plural:passengers
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• noun

1

A person who is traveling in an automobile, bus, train, aircraft, ship, or other conveyance, especially one who is not the driver, pilot, or a member of the operating crew.

Example

"Every passenger on the commercial flight was instructed to fasten their seatbelt before takeoff."

2

British A member of a team, crew, or organization who fails to contribute effectively and must be carried by the efforts of others.

Example

"In such a competitive championship match, the squad simply cannot afford to carry any passengers."

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• Nearby Words

passata
passbook
passcode
passenger
passer
passerby
passiflora

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 14th century from Old French 'passagier' (meaning 'traveler' or 'passerby'), derived from 'passage' (a journey or crossing), with an intrusive '-n-' emerging in Middle English by analogy with words like 'messenger'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Passenger. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/passenger
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